Terms of Use

Last Updated: September 1, 2026

Welcome to Hudson Tribune. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of https://hudsontribune.com/ (the "Site"), operated by Hudson Tribune ("we," "us," "our," or "Hudson Tribune"), a news publication based in and operating from the United States. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Site in any way, including submitting comments, contact form inquiries, or news tips, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and User Content Policy. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, as described in Section 14 below.

2. Who We Are

Hudson Tribune is a U.S.-based news publication that reports on news and current affairs, primarily related to the United States. Our editorial content is published on our Newsroom page. You can learn more about us on our About page.

3. Eligibility

The Site is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13. By using the Site, submitting comments, or contacting us, you represent that you are at least 13 years old, and if you are under 18, that you have the permission of a parent or legal guardian.

4. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local law;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, our servers, or any connected systems;
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, spiders) to access or collect data from the Site without our prior written consent;
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or servers/networks connected to it;
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our forms, including our News Tip form or Contact & Inquiries form.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Site, including articles, text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, video, audio, and software, is the property of Hudson Tribune or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws, unless otherwise noted.

You may view, share, and link to our content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify it and you attribute it to Hudson Tribune. You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, or create derivative works from our content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission. For copyright concerns, please see our DMCA & Copyright Policy.

6. User-Submitted Content

The Site may allow users to submit comments on articles and news tips through our forms. Any content you submit is governed by our User Content Policy. By submitting content, you grant Hudson Tribune a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish that content in connection with our editorial operations, subject to the terms of our User Content Policy and, where applicable, source-confidentiality practices described in our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove any user-submitted content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or our User Content Policy.

7. Editorial Content and Accuracy

Hudson Tribune strives for accuracy and fairness in its reporting. Our editorial standards are described in our Editorial Policy. If we determine that a published article contains an error, we address it in accordance with our Corrections Policy. News and information on the Site are provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

8. Advertising

The Site displays advertising, including through Google AdSense, other third-party ad networks, and direct-sold static advertisements. Advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content wherever possible. Hudson Tribune does not endorse the products or services advertised on the Site unless explicitly stated. Full details are available in our Advertising Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Hudson Tribune. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HUDSON TRIBUNE AND ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRIBUTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hudson Tribune and its owners, employees, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your submission of any content, including comments or news tips.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New Jersey, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, we encourage you to first contact us at info@hudsontribune.com or through our Contact & Inquiries page so that we may attempt to resolve the matter informally.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, User Content Policy, DMCA & Copyright Policy, and other referenced policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hudson Tribune regarding your use of the Site.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

• General Inquiries: info@hudsontribune.com
• Contact Form: https://hudsontribune.com/contact-inquiries/